Gen II 5.0 radiator recommendations

[SmurfBlu97]

Hi everyone, I tried to search on here but couldn't find what I was looking for regarding a second generation Ranger. I'm under a time crunch right now, I need a new radiator for a 1997 4x4 with a 1998 explorer 5.0, what radiator should I find? The explorer dual-core radiator I have for an explorer is too big for the ranger, and I don't think a single-core will provide enough cooling power. Thank you in advance!

 

[Elutheros]

The '91-94 Explorer dual core fits my '92 just fine. Is that what you are using?

 

[fastpakr]

I'm seeing several options on RockAuto for 2 core (technically they say '2 core equivalent') that are about 2.25 inches thick when selecting a '97 Ranger 4.0. All of them have 1721 in the part number. The thinner radiators have 1722 instead.

Rockauto search results

 

[SmurfBlu97]

The '91-94 Explorer dual core fits my '92 just fine. Is that what you are using?

I have a '98 explorer radiator and in the '97 ranger it is too tall.

 

[SmurfBlu97]

I'm seeing several options on RockAuto for 2 core (technically they say '2 core equivalent') that are about 2.25 inches thick when selecting a '97 Ranger 4.0. All of them have 1721 in the part number. The thinner radiators have 1722 instead.

Rockauto search results

I'll give that a look, thanks!

 

[DILLARD000]

Best thing I've ever done for my truck is get rid that
factory junk PlasticTanked 2RowCore Radiator + stock 1.5"RubberHoses,
replaced it with an AllAluminum 4RowCore Radiator + 1.5"SSFlexHoses.